September 11, 2012

Last year influenza activity was minimal across the country, wrapping up a season that began late and was mild compared to most previous years. Despite last year’s mild flu season, getting vaccinated this year is as important as ever.

August 8, 2012

Concussions in sports have become a very popular topic over the last few years. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 1.6 to 3.8 million sports concussions occur every year. Concussions have always been known to be dangerous, but the lasting effects of repeated head injuries in NFL athletes, well after they are done competing, has brought attention to the injury all the way down to the teen athlete.

July 31, 2012

In the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity inthe United States. In Iowa alone, the percent of obese people has risento nearly 30 percent. Perhaps more alarming is that since 1988, obesityrates among children and adolescents have nearly tripled.

July 31, 2012

Firas Salti, MD of the McFarland Vein Clinic and Adult Medicine Department recently passed his boards with the American Board of Phlebology. This certification demonstrates Dr. Salti’s commitment and expertise to vein health. He is also board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Salti offers cosmetic and medical treatment of leg...

July 31, 2012

Life is Bliss, the William R. Bliss Cancer Center dragon boat racing team, competed in its first race on July 28, 2012 at the Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash in Fort Dodge. The 20-member team included breast cancer survivors and staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center and McFarland Clinic. The...

July 27, 2012

McFarland Clinic is pleased to welcome Jeremy Fields, MD to the Gastroenterology Department located at 1215 Duff Avenue. Dr. Fields will begin seeing patients in August. Dr. Fields received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed an internal medicine residency at the...